Certified Nurse Midwife (Part Time)

POSITION TITLE:

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

DEPARTMENT:

CPSP

REPORTS TO TITLE:

Director of Perinatal Services 

DLSE/FLSA STATUS: ()

__X__Exempt/Salaried position

____Nonexempt/Hourly position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (does this position have direct reports):

NO

Schedule: Part Time; 20 hrs/week. 

Location: Fairfield, CA 

Pay Range: $75.81 to $92.65 hourly 

About CommuniCare+OLE 

Established in 2023, CommuniCare+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with a deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs. 

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW: The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) is responsible for providing and managing ambulatory and outpatient quality health care services to patients of CommuniCare OLE. The CNM directly reports to the Director of PN Services. The CNM provides prenatal care, practices strong communication between prenatal providers, CPSP providers, and community providers.  

1. Education: 

• Master of Science in Nursing, CNM certification
• State of California CNM License
• Furnishing License and DEA Certificate

1. Experience/Lived Experience: 

Experience in a community healthcare center preferred

1. Special Skills/Training: 

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
• Must certify and remain current in CPR certification

1.

Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population. Consult with staff physicians and Family Medicine providers as needed. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care resources as appropriate.

2.

Completes documentation of medical services within the EMR and attends to administrative patient care tasks in a timely fashion and in accordance with CommuniCare + OLE policies and standards.

3.

Provides prenatal and postpartum care for low - moderate risk pregnancies. Consultation with Obstetrician for co-management of specified medical complications encountered during pregnancy.

4.

Refers all eligible patients to CPSP and Sweet Success services.

5.

Collaborates with diabetic educator in managing Care Plans for diabetes in pregnancy.

6.

Furnishes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions, within their scope of practice.

7.

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including preventive care, to ensure highest level quality of care and access to care at CommuniCare+OLE. 

8.

Collaborates with the Quality Improvement (QI) team to develop, implement and promote the QI initiatives related to sexual and reproductive health, including prenatal care and cancer screening. 

9.

Participates in Prenatal Case Conference with Providence Medical’s Obstetrics and Gynecology group.

10.

Helps develop and implement Clinical Protocols and Guidelines for Prenatal/Postpartum care at CommuniCare+OLE.

11.

Participates in recruitment and orientation of prenatal care providers, medical providers and nursing staff.

12.

Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as require.

13.

Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives. Continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standard.

14.

As appropriate to the position, participates in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.

15.

Performs other duties as assigned.